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Posting Details
Posting Details
Working Title
Dining Services Cook - Panda Express
Posting Number
2026017CP
Position Information
Classification Code
674O
RCW Exemption Criteria
No Exemption
EWU Position Number
C99420
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
BU 1
% Full Time
100
Salary / Wage Range
CS - 37
Salary Information
The annual salary for this position is $41,844 up to $52,896. As this is a .92% position, the annual salary will be prorated accordingly. The monthly salary for this position is $3,487 - $4,408.
Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience, and skills.
Anticipated Start Date
6/1/2026
Term of Appointment
11 months
Location
Cheney campus
County
Spokane
Project Description
N/A
Project Duration
N/A
Background Check
Yes - Both
Responsible HR User
Zach Jankovsky
Responsible HR User Email address
zjankovsky@ewu.edu
Position Details
Job Summary
We are currently seeking skilled and team-oriented applicants for the following position: Dining Services Cook.
About Us: Join our dynamic team at EWU where we are committed to providing exceptional dining experiences for our students, faculty, and staff. Our food service team plays a crucial role in creating a welcoming and nourishing environment on our busy campus.We are seeking a Dining Services Cook within our busy Panda Express. As a Dining Services Cook, you will:Be trained in Panda Express signature recipes, cooking techniques, and service standards.Take part in preparing delicious meals and providing excellent customer service in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.Ensure high-quality food production and efficient service while maintaining a clean, sanitized workspace.Manage cash handling, assist in training new staff, and teach students key food service techniques.Uphold both Panda Express and EWU Dining Services high standards for excellence.
This position provides the chance to take on responsibility in a leadership role, often working independently but always supported by a supervisor or manager. Additionally, as part of EWU Dining Services, you'll have the opportunity to work in different campus eateries, expanding your experience and skill set. This is a cyclic position (11 months per year) with opportunities to pick up shifts during time off. If you're ready to bring your passion for food and service to our campus, we want to hear from you!
EWU is committed to supporting and promoting a workforce that is welcoming to all and encourages applicants of all backgrounds to apply for this position.
The annual salary for this position is $41,844 up to $52,896. As this is a .92% position, the annual salary will be prorated accordingly. The monthly salary for this position is $3,487 - $4,408.
Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience, and skills.
In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 13 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees and eligible family members, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits-briefing/benefits/insurance/ .
Applications are open and accepted until recruitment is closed. Screening of applications will begin on 5/19/2026.A three-day notice will be provided prior to closure of recruitment. All materials will be held in strictest confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified.
Eastern Washington University provides an inclusive, equitable, and transformative learning experience, driving the pursuit of knowledge with affordable academic excellence.
About Eastern Washington University
Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. As the region's polytechnic, we are recognized for our distinctive approach to hands-on learning that leads to in-demand careers. EWU's 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington's second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences, and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor's and master's degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction, a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a '24-'25 College of Distinction (CoD).
Money magazine recently named EWU as one of its Best Colleges in America 2024.
Tribal Land Acknowledgement
At Eastern Washington University, we are proud to recognize the land of the Spokane Tribe and other tribes that shared the land for fishing and trading. The Spokane Tribe, Coeur d'Alene Tribe, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, the Kalispel Tribe, and the Nez Perce Tribe are integral to the cultural heritage and traditional ethnological knowledge of the land.
Native American heritage is woven into the fabric of our institution, enriching our community through tribal culture, historical teachings, and tribal language, and is embraced daily by students, staff, faculty, and the Eastern Washington community.
At EWU, we are committed to reflecting on and acknowledging the historical injustices of genocide and the forced removal of tribal peoples and all our relatives. EWU recognizes and honors tribal sovereignty and government to government relationships with tribes.
From here forward, EWU will remain committed to supporting, honoring, and recognizing the Native American community and the dynamic contributions that are shared with our university.
Equal Opportunity Statement
EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.
Conditions of Employment

• This position requires a valid food handler's permit and a Washington State driver's license.
• Evening and weekend shifts are required (there is a pay premium for evening shifts).
• Employees must be able to meet all EWU franchise restaurant personal hygiene and uniform requirements (uniforms are provided).
• This position, during the course of university employment this position will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value; as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.
• All new employees will comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.
• This position is covered by the Washington Federation of State Employees' Collective Bargaining Agreement:
  https://in.ewu.edu/hr/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2023/06/WFSE-EWU-CBA-Barg.-Units-1-and-2-FINAL-2023-2025.pdf
• After starting employment, employees will complete the required training via Canvas.

Note: Interviews might be conducted via Zoom (camera must be enabled). If so, candidates must be able to demonstrate competence using Zoom and other technologies.
Physical Demands

• The successful applicant must be able to stand and/or walk for up to four hours without a break, and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Contact Zach Jankovsky in Human Resources at zjankovsky@ewu.edu to obtain a copy of the Essential Functions Analysis which will describe conditions of employment, such as physical demands.

Pre-Placement Physical
No
Hearing Test
No
Medical Monitoring Post Hire
No
Protective Equipment
Aprons
Gloves
Non-slip shoes
University, local, regional and state mandates for public and personal protection should be followed as needed
Required Qualifications

• Valid Washington Driver's License
• Valid Washington Food Handler's Permit
• High School Diploma or GED
• Must pass Panda Express certification course
• One year of experience in restaurant food service work
• Demonstrated ability to apply a responsive and flexible approach that is supportive to the needs of, including universal access, of our students, faculty, staff and the public.

Preferred Qualifications
We highly encourage you to apply even if you do not have some (or all) of the preferred experience below:

• Culinary arts degree or related degree in the food service field preferred.
• Two years institutional or high volume food service experience preferred.
• One year kitchen supervisory experience preferred.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Understanding of safe work practices
• Demonstrated attention to detail, professionalism, dependability and timeliness
• Excellent customer service skills, professional and courteous demeanor

Work Schedule Type
Alternate
Work Schedule

• Five days per week. 40 hours per week with two consecutive days off. Shifts may include weekends and evenings (there is a pay premium for evening shift).

Posting Date
05/05/2026
Open Until Further Notice
Yes
Closing Date
Screening to Begin
5/19/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants
It is strongly recommended that you print a copy of these instructions and the position posting before you begin to complete the online application, as the instructions will not be viewable once you begin the application process.
Required documentation includes all of the items listed below.

1. Attach a detailed cover letter in which you explain how you meet each of the required qualifications [and preferred qualifications, if applicable]. It is preferred that you provide that information in a bulleted list or within a table within your cover letter.
2. Attach a chronological resume including work history and major duties, education, and any specialized training or skills related to the position. List at least 3 professional references including: names, titles, organization name, phone numbers, email addresses, and connection to you (these can be identical to the references listed on the application).
3. Complete the online application form and respond to the online questions, if applicable.
4. Mission Statement Response - EWU's mission is to provide an inclusive, equitable, and transformative learning experience, driving the pursuit of knowledge with affordable academic excellence. We are committed to serving first-generation, Pell-eligible students. How would you contribute to this mission?
5. Please do not upload resumes that include photos of yourself.

Application Types Accepted
Application
Job Duties
% of Time
40
Responsibility / Duty
Direct and participate in food preparation, service of food, dishwashing and sanitation, and cleaning functions.
Essential Function Indicator
Yes
% of Time
20
Responsibility / Duty
Lead students and other food service employees in the operation of a food service location.
Essential Function Indicator
Yes
% of Time
15
Responsibility / Duty
Direct and participate in cleaning food service equipment and work areas; maintain compliance with sanitation and safety regulations
Essential Function Indicator
% of Time
10
Responsibility / Duty
Maintain records includin...